Give examples of lowbrow, middlebrow, and highbrow tastes.
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Lowbrow might include blues, country, and rap music (all of which also have broader appeal) and mass produced wall hangings. Middlebrow might include pop and easy listening music, and casual photography. Highbrow might include opera, classical and contemporary symphonic music, and abstract modern art. Instructors or students may suggest other examples.
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In Africa's largest country, Sudan, there have been decades of fighting as southerners struggle to separate from an administration dominated by those from the north
As the southerners are seeking cultural and political independence, this is an example of __________. A) militancy B) assimilation C) secession D) pluralism
Dr. Thomas studied gender differences in attitudes toward English and mathematics among 50 seventh-grade students. Over 6 years, he studied the same 50 students when they were in the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. This type of research is called ______.
a. time series research b. cross-sectional research c. panel study research d. case study research
According to the text, how did the sociological approach of the early American sociologists differ from the classical European tradition?
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Why has there been a great deal of research on issues of motherhood and very little on fatherhood? Why do you think this has happened? In your opinion, what kind of bias does this indicate?
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